Sestertius (with a hole), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius with a laurel wreath facing right, legend NTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TRP XXII. Reverse: Emperor in toga and veil standing left, in his right hand holding a patera above a tripod, behind which lies a bull, in his left hand holding a scroll, legend VOTA SOL -; COS IIII in section, in SC. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 23.45 g, axis 0°.
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Sestertius (with a hole), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius with a laurel wreath facing right, legend NTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TRP XXII. Reverse: Emperor in toga and veil standing left, in his right hand holding a patera above a tripod, behind which lies a bull, in his left hand holding a scroll, legend VOTA SOL -; COS IIII in section, in SC. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 23.45 g, axis 0°.

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Sestertius hole Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend NTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TRP XXII Reverse Emperor toga veil standing left right hand holding patera tripod lies bull left hand holding scroll legend VOTA SOL - Cos Iiii section Sc Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 23.45 g axis 0° round metal object worn surface small round hole near edge showing raised profile human head low relief surface displays patches dark brown green muted copper tones areas darker patina smoother lighter brown highlights rim.

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